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Bitcoin Price Dips Amidst Market Uncertainty: Whale Activity Sparks Intrigue

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Bitcoin experienced a downturn on March 28th, marking its fourth consecutive day of decline, with an intraday low of $83,387. This mirrored a broader Wall Street sell-off, impacting the DOW and S&P 500 significantly. The equity market slump is largely attributed to heightened investor concerns regarding inflation following the release of core Personal Consumption Expenditures index data, which surpassed expectations.

Adding to the market volatility, President Trump’s newly implemented tariffs further fueled the sell-off. The uncertainty surrounding additional tariffs anticipated on April 2nd, dubbed \”Liberation Day,\” keeps traders cautious and apprehensive.

Bitcoin Price Predictions: A Descent to $65K?

Veteran trader Peter Brandt predicted a potential Bitcoin price drop to $65,635, citing a completed \”bear wedge\” pattern. Crypto trader ‘HTL-NL’ concurred, highlighting Bitcoin’s failure to break through a long-term descending trendline as a key indicator.

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BTC/USD 1-day chart. Source: X / Peter Brandt (Example – replace with actual source if different)

While technical indicators don’t strongly suggest an imminent reversal, Cole Garner, a crypto trader, points to significant whale activity as a potential counter-narrative. He highlights the Bitfinex spot BTC margin longs to margin shorts metric, suggesting a historically strong signal indicative of substantial returns.

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BTC/USD 1-day chart. Source: X / Cole Garner (Example – replace with actual source if different)

Despite the price fluctuations, positive regulatory developments in the crypto space persist. The FDIC’s recent clarification on bank engagement in crypto-related activities offers increased regulatory clarity and potentially positive implications for the long-term outlook.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions.